Wts Patent Attorneys

What Wts Patent Attorneys does

WTS Patent Attorneys – Witek, Śnieżko & Partners is a Polish partnership of patent attorneys founded in 2002 by founding partners who merged their experience from other patent agencies. The firm operates as professional representatives before the Polish Patent and Trademark Office, Polish courts, the EUIPO, the EPO, and the WIPO, delivering intellectual property protection services across biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medical sectors as well as trademark and design matters.

The firm's service portfolio covers European, International and Polish patent prosecution and utility models, trademark filing and opposition, pharmaceutical patent litigation (including patent invalidation and infringement proceedings before the Polish Patent Office and civil courts), state-of-the-art patent searches, validation of European patents in Poland (Poland is not party to the London Agreement and requires translation), and IP due diligence for investors in innovative enterprises. The firm holds 11-50 employees across offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, and Munich, and has secured IAM Patent 1000 Gold distinction in Prosecution (2026) and four consecutive Financial Times 'Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms' rankings in the Biotechnology & Food category.

The business operates as a fee-based professional services firm with quote-based multi-year engagements. Its primary customer segments are biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies (innovative and generic), with secondary segments in universities, research institutions, and investors in innovative enterprises. Documented engagements include biotech startups such as Genomtec, Biotts, OASIS Diagnostics, UVera, and Bioventure Institute, plus enterprise work for Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC on the apixaban invalidation. Go-to-market relies on industry conference participation (BIO, BioForum, INTA, AIPPI, FICPI, ECTA, EUROBIOTECH), rankings-driven inbound, and a network of foreign attorney cooperation partners for international representation.

Name

Wts Patent Attorneys

Legal name

WTS Patent Attorneys – Witek, Śnieżko & Partners

Website

https://wtspatent.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WTS Patent Attorneys is a Polish partnership of patent attorneys founded in 2002 that specializes in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medical-sector intellectual property, with offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, and Munich serving biotech, pharma, and research clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), Trademark Prosecution & Brand Protection (BPAHAMAB), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI), IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Patent prosecution services
• Trademark registration
• Pharmaceutical patent litigation
• Intellectual property law
• IP due diligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Patent Prosecution: Legal services for European, International and Polish patent applications, patents, and utility models. Includes filing, opposition, invalidation and appeal procedures.
2. Trademark Services: Procedural and legal matters involved in filing, opposition, invalidation and appeal procedures for Polish, European and International trade marks.
3. Patent Searches: State of the art searches and legal status determination for technical solutions.
4. IP Due Diligence and Consulting: Consulting services for investors planning to invest in innovative enterprises, including comprehensive IP audits.
5. Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation: Legal advice on patent risk identification and minimization for pharmaceutical market entry, court proceedings before Polish Patent Office and civil courts.
6. European Patent Validation: Professional assistance in validating granted European Patents before the Polish Patent Office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WTS Patent Attorneys is a partnership of European patent attorneys that procures and enforces intellectual property rights, primarily for clients in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medical sectors. The firm's core offerings include patent and utility model prosecution before Polish, European and international offices; trademark filing and litigation; pharmaceutical patent litigation; patent searches; European patent validation in Poland; and IP due diligence for investors in innovative enterprises.

Product overview

WTS Patent Attorneys (Witek, Śnieżko & Partners) is a partnership of patent attorneys formed in 2002, providing comprehensive intellectual property protection services. The firm specializes in biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medical sectors. Its service portfolio includes Patents and Utility Models (European, International and Polish patent applications), Trademarks (filing, opposition, invalidation), Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation, Patent Searches, Validations of European Patents in Poland, and Investment Process Support (IP due diligence). The firm operates as professional representatives before the Polish Patent Office, Polish courts, EUIPO, EPO, and WIPO, with offices in Warsaw, Wrocław, and Munich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patents and Utility Models Procedural and legal assistance with European, International, and Polish patent applications, patents, and utility models, including representation before the Polish Patent Office, EPO, and WIPO. Designed for inventors, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies seeking multi-jurisdictional patent protection.
• Trademarks Procedural and legal assistance for filing, opposition, invalidation, and appeal procedures pertaining to Polish, European, and International trade marks, including representation of foreign clients in national matters. Designed for brand owners requiring trademark protection across jurisdictions.
• Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully invalidated apixaban patent PL 204263 for client Egis Pharmaceuticals (March 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Bioventure Institute Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTS provides comprehensive international patent protection counsel for BVI technology (concatemeric proteins). Bioventure Institute, established in 2013 with participation of University of Gdansk, Gdansk University of Technology, and Medical University of Gdansk, developed technology invited for EU coronavirus consortium. WTS coordinates patent prosecution in Poland, Europe, USA, India, Japan, Hong Kong, and China.
• Biotts SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTS represents Biotts SA before Polish Patent Office for their MTC-Y drug delivery technology. Biotts is a Wroclaw-based biotech startup developing innovative drug formulations and carriers. Three patent applications filed with positive evaluations.
• OASIS Diagnostics SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTS represents OASIS Diagnostics for their ONIRY diagnostic system. Polish medical technology company developing diagnostic methods for sphincter injuries. Patents granted in Poland and Russia; ongoing prosecution in Canada, USA, and EPO.
• Genomtec SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTS secured patent protection for Genomtec's mobile DNA/RNA analyzer technology (Genomtec ID) - a pocket-sized molecular diagnostic device. Technology enables rapid pathogen identification including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and genetic mutations.
• UVeracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish-Spanish startup developing revolutionary natural UV filter from cyanobacteria. WTS represents UVera before Polish Patent Office. Technology won main prize at Bio-Europe, defeating 115 projects. Company planning eco-friendly biofactory construction.
• European Patent Office (EPO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTS cooperates with EPO experts for biotechnological patent protection. Hosted conference with EPO experts including Enrique Molina-Galan (biological section director) and Kirsten Niebuhr-Eber in 2009. Joint seminars organized on molecular marker diagnostics.
• Polish Patent Office (PPO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWTS is a licensed representative before Polish Patent Office. Regularly cooperates on seminars and conferences. Represents clients in all proceedings before PPO including patent invalidations and validations of European patents.
• International Network of Foreign AttorneysmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWTS cooperates with numerous foreign attorneys to represent international clients in Polish and European IP proceedings, and to represent foreign clients in national matters. Essential for international patent prosecution and trademark protection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie (Poland): Global law firm with a Warsaw IP practice representing multinational and Polish pharma/biotech clients across patent prosecution, trademark, and IP litigation. Comparable to WTS for enterprise pharma mandates where clients seek one-firm cross-border coverage rather than local Polish counsel.
• Hoffmann Eitle: Premier Munich-based European IP firm with extensive EPO opposition and prosecution expertise, particularly strong in pharma, biotech, and chemistry — directly overlapping WTS's Munich office and life-sciences focus. Comparable as an incumbent against which WTS competes (and cooperates) for European patent mandates.
• Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte: One of Europe's largest IP firms, with deep patent prosecution and opposition capability across EPO and Germany, including life sciences. Comparable to WTS as a broad incumbent that multinational biotech clients may prefer over a niche Polish firm for pan-European prosecution strategy.
• Marks & Clerk: Global IP-only firm with offices across Europe (including Germany) and significant biotech/pharma patent prosecution and litigation practice. Comparable to WTS as an established European IP competitor that international biotech clients may engage instead of or alongside WTS.
• CMS (Poland): International law firm with a Warsaw office and established IP, patent, and trademark practice serving pharmaceutical and technology clients. Comparable to WTS for cross-border IP mandates in Poland and Central Europe, competing primarily for enterprise-level clients.

Direct peers

• Traple Konarski Podrecki & Wspólnicy: Major Polish IP law firm recognised in IAM Patent 1000 and WTR 1000, with EPO representation and active in patent prosecution and litigation across life sciences and technology. Comparable to WTS as a Warsaw-based Polish IP firm competing for the same mid-market and enterprise biotech/pharma mandates.
• Wardyński & Partners: Large Polish law firm with a recognised IP practice covering patent and trademark prosecution, IP litigation, and IP due diligence for innovative enterprises. Comparable to WTS as a competing Polish firm for biotech and pharma clients, including on investor-side IP due diligence.
• Domański Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP): One of Poland's largest full-service law firms with a strong IP practice, regularly ranked in IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP EMEA. Comparable to WTS for Polish biotech, pharma, and technology clients needing patent prosecution and IP litigation, but with broader corporate law capability.
• Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak (SK&S): One of Poland's leading full-service IP and commercial law firms, with a large patent/trademark prosecution and litigation team and EPO/EUIPO representation. Comparable to WTS as a top-tier Polish IP competitor for the same biotech, pharma, and technology clients, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader practice.

Emerging players

• J A Kemp: UK-headquartered European patent and trademark firm with strong EPO, life-sciences, and chemistry capability, regularly ranked in IAM Patent 1000. Comparable to WTS as a specialised patent-only firm operating across Europe, frequently acting for originator and generic pharma clients that WTS also serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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